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Keep track of what is going on in Jefferson City!
(Column ~ 08/25/16)
I am working diligently with both the Speaker of the House and the members of the House Agriculture committees to address the problem of Dicamba in our region. I recently sent this formal letter to the Speaker's office requesting a special committee hearing to discuss our options...
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Demands of Discipleship
(Column ~ 08/25/16)
Jesus said, "Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross, and follow me. For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospels, the same shall save it" (Mark 34-35). A person unwilling to deny himself cannot claim to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. "Taking up his cross" reveals the extent of self-denial -- to the point of death, if necessary...
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USDA Funding Wetland Mitigation Bank in Southeastern Missouri
(State News ~ 08/25/16)
(COLUMBIA, MO) -- Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Chief Jason Weller announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing more than $7 million to fund agricultural wetland mitigation banks in 10 Midwest and Northern Great Plain states. One of the mitigation banks will be on land in Missouri's southeastern "Bootheel" region...
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Parades, pageants, talent show apart of the annual soybean festival
(Local News ~ 08/25/16)
With what is being planned for this year's 69th Annual National Soybean Festival, there will be something for the entire family. "Down on the Farm" is the theme for this year's 69th Annual National Soybean Festival. It's time to get working on those floats!...
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Scholarship winners
(Local News ~ 08/25/16)
Three seniors from this area received college scholarships from National Wild Turkey Federation River Bottom Gobblers Chapter. From left, Jessica Bullington, Peyton Gibbins, and Thomas Young. Standing Pam and Dennis Bullington, Kara Gibbins and Jim Young...
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SD: Prep Football Glance -- Week 2
(High School Sports ~ 08/25/16)
Charleston at Hayti Records: Charleston 0-1; Hayti 1-0 Series History: Hayti leads 9-5 Last Meeting: 2015, Hayti won 36-14 Last Week: Charleston lost to Sikeston 52-0; Hayti defeated Thayer 26-0 Outlook: Charleston has lost 22 games in-a-row and failed to score last week, gaining just 79 total yards. ...
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Sikeston, Kennett set to face off for first time in four seasons
(High School Sports ~ 08/25/16)
The last time Sikeston met Kennett on the gridiron, the Bulldogs celebrated its 600th all-time victory in program history with a 56-0 win over the Indians at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium.
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MDMC Auxiliary fundraiser begins today at hospital
(Local News ~ 08/25/16)
SIKESTON -- For two days the hospital classroom at Missouri Delta Medical Center is doubling as a jewelry and accessories boutique where every item is $5, and proceeds benefit the Auxiliary. Set for 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, the Auxiliary's fundraiser -- the $5 Masquerade jewelry and accessories sale -- includes purses, necklaces, chains, earrings, scarves, insulated lunch bags, hats, snack cups with lids -- and a lot more for both adults and children...
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Lawmaker seeks probe into crop damage
(Local News ~ 08/25/16)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- A Missouri House committee appears poised to hold a special hearing to investigate the damage from illegal spraying of dicamba herbicide on Missouri crops. State Rep. Don Rone, R-Portageville, has asked House Speaker Todd Richardson, R-Poplar Bluff, to allow the House Agriculture Committee to hold the special hearing. Rone said he is optimistic the hearing will be held this fall...
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Elliott Simmons
(Obituary ~ 08/25/16)
MARIETTA, Ga. -- George "Elliott" Simmons, 48, died July 12, 2016, at his home. For this obituary and more, see the Thursday edition of the Standard Democrat.
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Portageville suffers huge loss to Caruthersville
(High School Sports ~ 08/25/16)
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. -- A host of turnovers and a score that continued to pile up in the first quarter left much to be desired for the Portageville football team during its season opener. Four takeaways from Caruthersville's relentless defense had the Bulldogs staring up at a 33-point deficit before the first quarter was over which steered toward a lopsided 54-7 victory for the visiting Tigers...
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SD ROUNDUP: Sikeston softball routs Ste. Genevieve
(High School Sports ~ 08/25/16)
SIKESTON -- The Sikeston softball team continued its unbeaten streak to start the season with a 15-0 rout over visiting Ste. Genevieve Wednesday. Katie Hampton led the way at the plate with four hits, including two doubles. Tyeshia Mitchell hit a home run and finished with four RBIs and Ashton Drake smacked two doubles and had two RBIs...
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Richard Boss
(Obituary ~ 08/25/16)
WHITEWATER, Mo. -- Richard Boss, 70, died Aug. 24, 2016, at Chaffee Nursing Center. For the complete obituary, see the Thursday edition of the Standard Democrat.
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Marcella Whitley
(Obituary ~ 08/25/16)
MARSTON, Mo. -- Marcella Rosemary Whitley, 85, died Aug. 18, 2016, at her home. For the complete obituary and more, see the Thursday edition of the Standard Democrat.
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Mary Dohogne
(Obituary ~ 08/25/16)
ORAN, Mo. -- Mary Louise Dohogne, 84, died Aug. 23, 2016, at her home. For the complete obituary and more, see the Thursday edition of the Standard Democrat.
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Dub Lewis
(Obituary ~ 08/25/16)
LILBOURN, Mo. -- William Merlin "Dub" Lewis, 90, died Aug. 22, 2016. For the complete obituary, see the Thursday edition of the Standard Democrat.
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Frankie Kinder
(Obituary ~ 08/25/16)
DEXTER, Mo. -- Frankie Marie Kinder, 79, died Aug. 24, 2016, at Life Care Center in Cape Girardeau. For the complete obituary and more, see the Thursday edition of the Standard Democrat.
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Cora Thurman
(Obituary ~ 08/25/16)
WYATT, Mo. -- Cora Nolen Thurman, died Aug. 24, 2016, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. For this obituary and more, see the Thursday edition of the Standard Democrat.
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Matthew Alexander Ritcheson
(Births ~ 08/25/16)
Jennifer Ann and Robert Lee Ritcheson of Portageville are proud to announce the birth of their first son, their second child, Matthew Alexander Ritcheson. Matthew made his entrance into the world on Friday, August 19, 2016 at 8:32 in the morning at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces and was 20 and 1/4 inches long...
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MDMC Auxiliary fundraiser begins today at hospital
(Local News ~ 08/25/16)
SIKESTON -- For two days the hospital classroom at Missouri Delta Medical Center is doubling as a jewelry and accessories boutique where every item is $5, and proceeds benefit the Auxiliary. Set for 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, the Auxiliary's fundraiser -- the $5 Masquerade jewelry and accessories sale -- includes purses, necklaces, chains, earrings, scarves, insulated lunch bags, hats, snack cups with lids -- and a lot more for both adults and children...
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